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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Latoya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Latoria|Latravion
FrenchGirl↓ Fading

Latoya

luh-TOY-uh · 3 syllables

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#11661
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#11661
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#7413 in 2020
5yr change
-3806 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11661 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Latoya

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11661

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3806 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernAfrican-American1970s-80sGirl3-syllablePlayfulContemporary creationFeminine prefixRareBold vibe
Character
creative expressionvibrant energyconfident presencewarm compassionartistic spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Latoya is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11661 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3806 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11661 · very rare
Latoya at a Glance
Meaning:Modern creation blending 'La' (the feminine article) with 'Toy' or 'Toya', possibly influenced by the Spanish name Toyita or Latin origins. Contemporary African-American name from the 1970s-80s.
Language root:Spanish · French · Latin
Peak rank:#7413 in 2020
5yr change:-3806 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
LaToya Jackson
Singer, entertainer
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Latoya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Latoya · Overview
Summary

Latoya is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11661 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Playful character
Latoya carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3806 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
latoya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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